November 2009
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Newcastle United Fans Back Campaign
Back in October we wrote about Mike Ashley’s decision to sell off St James’s Park’s ‘naming rights’ and offered our full support to angry Magpies. We also predicted there’d be a massive backlash from Newcastle fans against the decision and so it’s proved. Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) are hosting a petition on their site against the name change which has so far received more than 23,000...
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Newcastle United Supporters Win Political Backing
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has led support for NUST’s campaign. He was part of a group of Hull City supporters who tried to buy the East Yorkshire club and gave his backing at an event for Tyneside Labour officials. He was joined by Toon-supporting Tyne Bridge MP David Clelland. Mr Clelland said: “If it’s good enough for Barcelona then it’s good enough for Newcastle. There can be no doubt that...